- Must visit
Museo Picasso Málaga
Major museum in the Buenavista Palace with a strong collection of works by Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 57 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Murcia to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Murcia to Málaga will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 27 buses that leave Murcia for Málaga on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 323 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Murcia to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 200 miles (323 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price | $280 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Murcia to Málaga:
A bus is $103 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Murcia to Málaga costing on average $149 (€122).
A bus is $234 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Murcia to Málaga costing on average $280 (€229).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€38) compared to roughly $81 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€28). The journey takes 5h 34m versus 4h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:41PM | Arrival Time 09:01PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Murcia to Málaga buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 6:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 7h00 | 1:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 8h30 | 6:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 9h30 | 7:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 7h30 | 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 8h00 | 6:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 8h30 | 6:45 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 6h45 | 6:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:41 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 7h20 | 9:01 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 5h30 | 8:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 5h45 | 10:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 7h00 | 3:45 AM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 8h45 | 6:45 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 6h15 | 5:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
Normal | 2:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 6h15 | 8:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Murcia to Málaga run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 200 miles (323 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 200 miles (323 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Málaga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Málaga trip today.
Major museum in the Buenavista Palace with a strong collection of works by Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Contemporary art branch of the Pompidou, known for its colorful waterfront cube and rotating international exhibitions at Muelle Uno.
Art museum focused on 19th-century Spanish and Andalusian painting, housed in a restored palace in the old town.
Málaga's best-known shopping street, celebrated for elegant architecture, festive decorations, and constant city-center atmosphere.
Classic viewpoint above the city, especially popular for sweeping views over Málaga, the port, and the coastline.
Popular waterfront promenade by the port with sea views, public art, and an especially photogenic atmosphere at sunset.
Fresh sardines skewered on reeds and grilled over open coals on the beach. This is one of Málaga’s most iconic traditional foods, especially in seaside chiringuitos.
A chilled soup made with almonds, garlic, olive oil, bread, and usually grapes or melon. It is a classic Málaga dish, especially valued in hot weather.
A thick cold tomato soup from nearby Antequera, usually richer than gazpacho and often topped with egg and ham or tuna. It is widely eaten in Málaga province.
Popular traditional tapas bar serving classic Andalusian dishes in a busy, casual setting. Well known for dependable food and central location.
Historic Málaga bodega and restaurant near the center, famous for Andalusian dishes, local wine, and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Established restaurant and wine bar known for regional cuisine, tasting menus, and strong Andalusian wine selection in an elegant setting.
Generally moderate for Spain. Tapas bars and local menus are good value, while beachfront dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes and casual spots, and about 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Tipping is modest, not mandatory.
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